Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia is caused by the transplacental passage of maternal antibodies directed against platelet-specific antigens. Because complications from bleeding may result, prompt institution of therapy may be necessary. Accurate diagnosis by serologic techniques permits appropriate therapy to be administered both prenatally and postnatally.
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